British EnglishIrish EnglishAustralian Englishinformalcolloquial
To leave a dwelling secretly and suddenly in order to avoid paying rent, debts, or other obligations; to abscond from a residence without notifying creditors or the landlord.
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British EnglishGlobal Englishinformalcolloquialdated
To depart or flee quietly and surreptitiously, especially to evade responsibility or escape social or financial consequences.